Abstract
Herein, we report on the precise design of a modular fusion protein amenable to the construction of nanocapsules by nanoprecipitation. The central squid suckerin-derived peptide block provides structural stability, whereas both termini from spider silk fibroins make the protein highly soluble at physiological pH, a critical requirement for the nanoprecipitation process. With this design, nanocapsules consisting of fusion protein shells and oily cores with sizes in the range of 190-250 nm are built in a straightforward manner.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 628-634 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | ACS Macro Letters |
Volume | 10 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - May 18 2021 |
Externally published | Yes |
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ASJC Scopus Subject Areas
- Organic Chemistry
- Polymers and Plastics
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Materials Chemistry